The great outdoors

The exceptionally caring and well-trained staff at The Nature Place (285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY) will encourage your child to learn and grow in the raw beauty of nature. This American Camp Association accredited day camp for children ages 4-16 has been nurturing children’s connections to each other and the world around them for over 25 years. The Nature Place will immerse your child in a myriad of outdoor activities in an environment free of competitive sports, loudspeakers, TV and video games. On 200 beautiful acres in Rockland County campers get outside, explore, create, cooperate, play and wonder. Campers bus from Manhattan and Rockland, Westchester and Bergen Counties. Call 845-356-6477, email thenatureplace@aol.com or visit thenatureplace.com for more info.